Tag: Michelle Obama
Mrs. Obama to youth: History to be made in Africa – yahoo.com
June 24th, 2011, Comments Off
Yahoo News “While today’s challenges might not always inspire the lofty rhetoric and high drama of struggles past, the injustices at hand are no less glaring. The human suffering is no less acute. “So make no mistake about it: There are still so many causes worth sacrificing for. There is still so much history yet [...]
Spelman left spellbound by Michelle Obama – ajc.com
May 16th, 2011, Comments Off
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “It is vitally important that you all rise to the highest ranks of every industry and every profession,” Michelle Obama said. “As you climb those career ladders, just remember to reach down and pull others up behind you.” Click here to read more BR: Read today’s top headlines Tweet
Michelle Obama tells girls to ‘break the glass ceiling’ – abcnews.com
April 1st, 2011, Comments Off
ABC News “You don’t always see was what it took for many of us to get to where we are today. You don’t always see the thousands of hours that were spent studying or practicing or rehearsing, the years spent working for that promotion, the hammers used to break glass ceilings,” Mrs. Obama said. Click [...]
Michelle Obama: Education prepared me for world – chron.com
March 22nd, 2011, Comments Off
The Houston Chronicle “It wasn’t so long ago that my husband and I were young people just like you, dreaming the same dream and facing the same challenges,” Mrs. Obama told students Monday at a public school that Chile’s government hopes will become a model for educational excellence in the country. Click here to read [...]
Michelle Obama, Wal-Mart partner on healthy foods program – washingtonpost.com
January 23rd, 2011, Comments Off
The Washington Post “When I see a company like Wal-Mart launch an initiative like this, I feel more hopeful than ever before,” the first lady said in a speech at THEARC in Southeast Washington in front of crates of fresh produce. “We can improve how we make and sell food in this country.” Click here [...]
Jesse Jackson defends Michelle Obama – politico.com
December 29th, 2010, Comments Off
Politico Jesse Jackson defended Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity on Tuesday, calling her effort “serious and good work addressing a significant national problem.” Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Advertise Tweet
Michelle Obama is Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman – essence.com
October 11th, 2010, Comments Off
From Essence: Without being a movie star, head of state or mogul, Forbes says the First Lady earned the top spot because she has been “a true change-maker since taking lodge in the White House in 2008.” Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Pass child nutrition bill: Michelle Obama – reuters.com
August 2nd, 2010, Comments Off
From Reuters: First Lady Michelle Obama is calling on the Congress to pass legislation to improve nutritional standards and help fight childhood obesity in American schools. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
Michelle Obama promotes healthy eating campaign at NAACP convention – kansascity.com
July 13th, 2010, Comments Off
From The Kansas City Star: Today’s young people could become the “first generation in history that might be on track to live shorter lives than their parents,” Michelle Obama said, noting that one in three is overweight or obese. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
